October 22nd in Aviation History
Bellview Airlines flight 210 crashes in Lagos, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers union is decertified, a BAC-111 prototype crashes and more...
The Logbook: Get In Trouble? Blame the Captain!
In today's daily digest, the co-pilot in the Northwest overfly incident is casting blame on the Captain he flew with for missing their destination. Also, CanJet receives a true air taxi, Captain Sully auctions off his hat, Silv...
FAA To Close 149 Contracted Control Towers April 7th
The FAA announced Friday the first round of contracted air traffic control towers to be closed due to sequestration, starting April 7th. Among the towers being closed is Trenton Mercer, which is just outside of Philadelphia and...
The Legal Responsibility of Passengers During an Airplane Evacuation
Following a plane crash, it's imperative that the aircraft evacuation move quickly. But what are your legal responsibilities as a passenger?
ANA to Buy Four Larger 787-9 Jets In Boeing Order Swap
ANA will receive four additional copies of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after adjusting their 55 plane order, the Tokyo-based airline announced Tuesday.